B&B La Ferme de la Patte d'Oie

Restaurants nearby

• La Maison Despouès★ Michelin The former home of French pop singer, Pierre Vassiliu, who was N°1 in the hit parade in 1973, is now devoted to singing the praises of amberjack, sautéed girolles and a woody-scented sabayon or figs and fig leaves, served raw, in a chutney and in a sorbet. The culinary score is the work of chef Julien Razemon from les Landes, who honed his skills with the Coussau family. Julien plays a refined, gourmet melody, with the bonus of a view of the Gers hillsides or the Pyrenees (in fine weather) for some tables. Consummate technique, lashings of creativity and a knockout lineup of ingredients, all o42.9km
• L'EmpreinteBib Solid oak tables, custom-made tableware and a warm welcome… This snug restaurant is the domain of Manuel Godet, who harnesses his impeccable technical skills to craft creative dishes that shine a spotlight on local produce, sometimes with original flavour combinations. Examples include braised pork cheeks with Madiran wine and orange zest, served with textures of pear and purple sweet potato mousseline and finished with a rich, concentrated jus. Simple lunch deal, more ambitious fare in the evening.34.0km
• La Taulada In the centre of the village, the imposing Hôtel Dupont may have kept its original sign but it has undergone a facelift – the terrace gives a taste of things to come, with views over the Lac de Castelnau-Magnoac and the lush countryside. In the kitchen, the chef hits the mark with flavoursome dishes that include a few nods to the region: Noire d'Astarac Bigorre chicken ravioli, poultry consommé with vegetables, foie gras; saddle of suckling lamb, pommes Duchesse, glazed lamb sweetbreads.16.8km
• Chez Jean - La Métairie Dupont The Dupont family estate is enjoying its new lease of life. Antoine, scrum-half for the French national rugby team, and Clément, a Noir de Bigorre pig farmer, have taken over the property purchased by their grandparents in the 1960s. Expect authenticity, terroir and family spirit. The pork is prepared in a variety of ways – it might be finely cured, the offal slow-cooked, the loin pan-fried or even used as a filling for devilled eggs. Be sure to try the duck breast in a casserole, from an iconic recipe handed down by the grandfather. A buzzing atmosphere on the restaurant floor, smiling staff 17.8km
• La Table du CinqBib This restaurant, located in the courtyard of an inn, sports a cosy mix of bare stone walls, a marble floor, a decorative fireplace and modern features such as workshop-style glass partitions and wooden screens. The food is the joint work of a couple, both locals, who have set up shop on the premises of the inn that belonged to her mother. Examples of their knockout score include crispy black pudding, amandine, black pork chorizo, squid and smoked gravy; a sorbet and a cream of lemon and Kampot pepper, mascarpone mousse and pinenuts. All the delicious bread, ice creams and sorbets are made from43.9km
• Sandikala Australian-born chef Luke MacLeod welcomes guests to this old farmstead, which has been done up in a tasteful country chic vein. He concocts generous seasonal cuisine that allies local produce with Asian ingredients, in a nod to his travels: pan-fried foie gras and kimchi; spaghetti squash tempura and fresh wasabi. The ingredients are firmly rooted in the terroir, and the seasonings are a blend of tangy, sweet and spicy flavours.22.7km
• La Grande Salle Revamped from top to toe, this city-centre institution is still going strong under the aegis of a family team, namely three brothers – one in the dining room (an MOF), one in the kitchen and one is a pastry chef! The culinary lineup aims to highlight the gastronomic heritage of the Gers region: raw and cooked scallops; Bigorre black pork and leeks; duck and foie gras pie, sliced at the table; baked Alaska, flambéed in front of you! Foodies with an appetite will be delighted to learn that the sauce boats are left on the table – irresistible with the house made bread! Simpler fare at Le 9ème bra29.0km
• Domaine de Baulieu In an elegant and modern interior with large bay windows overlooking the terrace and the surrounding nature, you can enjoy food cooked up by Maxime Deschamps. Their dishes are well crafted and make the most of local produce. A super dining experience.30.2km
• Popôte This contemporary bistro is near the Arsenal, a neighbourhood in the throes of renovation. The couple at the helm includes a chef with a wealth of Michelin-star experience and Laura, a former nurse who has retrained as a maître d' and sommelier. Succulent cuisine in the zeitgeist: beef tartare, smoked potatoes, trout roe and beurre noisette; confit hake, fregola sarda, burnt leeks and cashew notes... The chef takes a savvy approach to cooking, especially when it comes to the bargain-priced lunchtime menu (which changes weekly). The wine list stars wines from independent winegrowers. Bookings e33.1km
• Le Petit Gourmand Near the city centre, this vintage bistro is now the lair of Mathieu Espagnacq, who has taken over from his father, who opened the establishment back in the eighties. Mathieu, a seasoned chef with stints in Paris working with top chefs under his belt, crafts food in the zeitgeist that respects tradition and stars premium country produce (farm-reared pork cheeks braised in red wine, vegetables confit in thyme and gnocchi in a smoky cream sauce). A treat for your tastebuds from start to finish – remember to book!33.6km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.